2008 Woodie Awards
Meet the Coach
Coach Kim Tatro - Softball
Travis Fondow
Issue date: 2/8/08 Section: Sports
Editor's Note: The softball season opened February 1, though the team does not have a game until spring break when they travel to Phoenix, Arizona.
1. How long have you been leading the softball program at Lawrence?
I began coaching at Lawrence in 1993 and this will be my fifteenth season as the head softball coach.
2. What are your other roles in the Athletic Department?
In addition to coaching softball, I serve as the Associate Director of Athletics and the SWA (Senior Woman Administrator).
3. How did the team do last year?
Last season, we finished with an overall record of 15-12 and 6-7 in Midwest Conference play (third in the North Division).
4. What are your expectations for the upcoming softball season?
We were disappointed with our finish in conference play last season and are looking to improve in that area in order to qualify for the Midwest Conference tournament. Our early season schedule will be challenging, but we feel it's the best way to prepare for conference play. We don't have a ton of depth this year, so it will be important for our team to remain healthy!
5. Who are some players to watch out for this year?
We return four players that were recognized as All-Conference Players at some level last year. Senior pitcher and co-captain Catherine Marinac was a first team selection in 2007. She has a 13-10 record with a 2.63 era while striking out 90 batters in 138 innings pitched. Her experience and leadership will be invaluable for the team this year. Our other senior co-captain and shortstop Carrie Van Groll was a second team selection in 2007. She will be relied upon to provide stability in the infield. Carrie hit .349 as a junior with four homeruns and 22 RBIs. Junior Jenna Reichel (third base) and sophomore Alex Goodson (designated hitter) were both named first team all-conference in 2007. Jenna hit a team leading .426 and stole 15 bases in 16 attempts. Alex Goodson hit .420 in her first season with a school record seven home runs in 27 games played. She also led the team 43 rbis and is one of the toughest outs in the conference.
1. How long have you been leading the softball program at Lawrence?
I began coaching at Lawrence in 1993 and this will be my fifteenth season as the head softball coach.
2. What are your other roles in the Athletic Department?
In addition to coaching softball, I serve as the Associate Director of Athletics and the SWA (Senior Woman Administrator).
3. How did the team do last year?
Last season, we finished with an overall record of 15-12 and 6-7 in Midwest Conference play (third in the North Division).
4. What are your expectations for the upcoming softball season?
We were disappointed with our finish in conference play last season and are looking to improve in that area in order to qualify for the Midwest Conference tournament. Our early season schedule will be challenging, but we feel it's the best way to prepare for conference play. We don't have a ton of depth this year, so it will be important for our team to remain healthy!
5. Who are some players to watch out for this year?
We return four players that were recognized as All-Conference Players at some level last year. Senior pitcher and co-captain Catherine Marinac was a first team selection in 2007. She has a 13-10 record with a 2.63 era while striking out 90 batters in 138 innings pitched. Her experience and leadership will be invaluable for the team this year. Our other senior co-captain and shortstop Carrie Van Groll was a second team selection in 2007. She will be relied upon to provide stability in the infield. Carrie hit .349 as a junior with four homeruns and 22 RBIs. Junior Jenna Reichel (third base) and sophomore Alex Goodson (designated hitter) were both named first team all-conference in 2007. Jenna hit a team leading .426 and stole 15 bases in 16 attempts. Alex Goodson hit .420 in her first season with a school record seven home runs in 27 games played. She also led the team 43 rbis and is one of the toughest outs in the conference.
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